Side Event List

This panel discussion will bring together leaders from academia, major corporations, and startups to discuss the opportunities and potential for creating new quantum business ventures in Osaka and the Kansai region.

As part of the Expo legacy initiatives, Osaka will host the global finals of an international pitch competition dedicated to medtech innovation. Building on the success of its inaugural event in 2025, the competition returns for its second edition, bringing together leading startups and stakeholders from around the world.

An event focused on AI startups, designed to complement the official GSE sessions. Startups, investors, and leading corporations from Japan and around the world will come together to share the latest industry trends and foster new collaborations and business opportunities.

Launched in 2025 to strengthen the think tank functions of Osaka Metropolitan University and foster deeper collaboration with fast-growing Asian economies, the Osaka Asia Roundtable returns this year in partnership with GSE. The event will bring together diverse stakeholders to discuss the implementation of AI in addressing urban challenges.

U-START UP KANSAI 2026 is an acceleration program based in the Kansai region that supports the commercialization and growth of university spin-offs and promising research seeds. Through mentoring, pitch opportunities, and connections with the startup ecosystem, the program helps participants transform innovative ideas into successful businesses.

A global conference dedicated to longevity, bringing together world-leading experts to share insights on cutting-edge technologies and medical innovations. The event will also explore pathways for real-world implementation and the development of sustainable longevity ecosystems.